Cosmetology
Program Type: Certificate in Applied Science
Program Level: UG
Division: Career & Technical Education
Program Duration: 16 months
Program Contact: Mary Cox
Time: Day
Program overview
The Cosmetology program will provide instruction to enable graduates to pass the South Carolina State Board of Cosmetology examination to become a licensed Cosmetologist and to secure entry-level positions in salons. Graduates will be able to perform under safe and sanitary conditions, all phases of cosmetology-related skills including hair shaping, hairstyling, hair coloring, chemical services, manicuring, and skin care. Students must clock in a total of 1500 hours to be eligible to take the South Carolina-State Licensing Examination. Applicants will be admitted to this program on a first come, first qualified bases. Applicants are considered to be qualified when they meet all college and program requirements. New students are admitted into the program every semester.
Entry Requirements
To see a list of entrance requirements for this program, please check the FDTC Course Catalog.
Student Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Demonstrate roller control, hair shaping, and nail care.
- Demonstrate hair color and hair lightening.
- Identify the method used for hair removal, basic skin care, and make-up application.